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It's also not from Florida but it's called the Florida Cherry because it's naturalized throughout the state and real sweet cherries don't grow well there. I will freely admit these little red pumpkins are an acquired taste. Surinam cherries are edible when they are a deep blood-red.
Accordingly, what do you do with Surinam cherries?
Surinam cherries can be utilized in both fresh and cook applications. Cut the Surinam cherries in half vertically to remove the seeds and use in jams, jellies, sauces, compotes, and syrups. Macerate with sugar to top baked goods and ice cream. In Brazil, the juice is fermented into wine and sometimes made into liquor.
Similarly, can cherries grow in Florida?
Cherry Trees That Will Grow in Florida. Cherry trees, whether planted for their fruit or flowers, have been grown in the United States for hundreds of years. Florida, being mostly tropical, can't grow the traditional cherries, but there are some varieties that will add color and delicious fruit to your garden.
Plant in good soil. Allow a space 10 to 12' in diameter for each shrub. If planted in a hedge, they produce flowers. Surinam cherry is not a very demanding plant, but like most fruits does its best when cared for.